Tell students character types for back page (students need to complete the “explanation” section and justify why/how the listed character can be identified as that character type)
HOW COOL IS THIS? This webpage contains a list of 24 songs that contain allusions to some form of literature (NOTE: Some songs may not be appropriate for "young ears".) 24 Awesome Musical Shout-outs to Literature
HW:
Prepare for tomorrow’s Word Wisdom test over Unit 1 words
Independent Reading Project due Oct 11—should be done reading the book within the next week so that you can begin working/perfecting the project piece!
Next Week:
Discuss Independent Rdg. writing assignment further + story map
Learning Target:
“I will…”
- Browse and/or purchase books based on my interest to read for enjoyment
Procedure:- BOOK FAIR IN MEDIA CENTER!!! (30 minutes)Bring cash or check. Refer to "Sneak Peak" pamphlets given out on Friday 9/14
- Assign WW HW- pages 24-27 (all Unit 1 words)
- Work on Study Guide questions including Story Map
- Tell students character types for back page (students need to complete the “explanation” section and justify why/how the listed character can be identified as that character type)
HW:Tuesday, 9/18
Learning Target:
“I will…”
- Check my understanding of the story by going over the study guide (Study Guide Answers HERE).
- Use a graphic organizer (a Venn diagram) to compare and contrast
Procedure:- Go over study guide answers and Story Map
- Venn Diagram comparison of O.Henry & Jimmy Valentine with a partner
HW:Wednesday, 9/19
Learning Target:
“I will …”
- Check my understanding of the story by going over the study guide.
- Know what an allusion is and be able to recognize them in our story.
Procedure:- Check WW Homework while students are working on Short Response
- Continue/Finish going over Study Guide and Story Map answers (COPY OF DISCUSSED ANSWERS HERE), if needed.
- Short Response practice: How is Jimmy Valentine like a “phoenix”?
- Allusions PowerPoint
- Allusions activity/handout
- If you need supplemental assistance to understand/practice Allusions, study this PowerPoint too: More Allusions & more explanations.
- HOW COOL IS THIS? This webpage contains a list of 24 songs that contain allusions to some form of literature (NOTE: Some songs may not be appropriate for "young ears".) 24 Awesome Musical Shout-outs to Literature
HW:Thursday, 9/20
Learning Target:
“I will…”
- Demonstrate mastery of Unit 1 vocabulary words
- Use technology to help me study/review for my Unit test tomorrow.
Procedure:- Word Wisdom Test (30 questions)
- Computer lab:“A Retrieved Reformation”
HW:Friday, 9/21
Learning Target:
“I will …”
- Demonstrate mastery of “A Retrieved Reformation” plot, allusion, and character types
- Read independently.
Procedure:- “A Retrieved Reformation” Unit Test
- Independent Rdg/Project work time
HW:Next Week: